About OPMA

The OPMA is governed by a volunteer Advisory Board that is predominantly farmers, Ohio-based associations, regulatory bodies, public representatives, academicians, and others that have an interest in the promotion and protection of smaller farmer and consumers.

Meet your Advisory Board founding members:

Bob Jones, Chair (Provisional)

Christie Welch

Chuck Kirchner (for the Director of Agriculture)

Dick Wander

Pheryl D. Zimmerman

Lisa Schacht

David Schacht

Cathy Krist

Mark Kirst

Bruce Buurma

Mike Anderson

Bob Sage

Harvey Burkholder

Charlie Ernstes

Dave McMaster

Carrie McMaster

Whereas a sufficient number of producers have signed the Agreement and finding the Agreement complies Chapter 924 of the Ohio Revised Code and all other applicable state and federal laws, the voluntary Agreement was approved by the Ohio Department of Agriculture on May 15, 2014.